Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread (Printable)

Sweet cinnamon rolls baked into a gooey, caramelized pull-apart with optional nuts and raisins.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 2 cans (16 oz each) refrigerated cinnamon roll dough with icing

→ Sugar Mixture

02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

→ Caramel Sauce

04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
05 - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar

→ Optional Add-Ins

06 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
07 - 1/2 cup raisins

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup bundt pan with unsalted butter or a nonstick spray.
02 - Open the cinnamon roll cans and separate each roll. Cut each roll into quarters and reserve the icing.
03 - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a large zip-top bag. Add dough pieces and shake until evenly coated.
04 - Arrange half of the coated dough pieces in the bundt pan. Sprinkle with half the nuts and raisins if using. Repeat with remaining dough and add-ins.
05 - Mix melted butter and light brown sugar in a small bowl until combined. Pour evenly over the layered dough in the pan.
06 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Cover loosely with foil if the top browns too quickly.
07 - Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
08 - Drizzle reserved cinnamon roll icing over the warm pull-apart bread. Serve immediately by pulling pieces apart.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare with refrigerated cinnamon roll dough–no homemade dough needed.
  • Perfect combination of sweet cinnamon sugar and rich caramel sauce.
  • Customizable with nuts or raisins to suit your tastes.
  • Fun, interactive way to enjoy dessert by pulling apart warm, gooey pieces.
02 -
  • Use a 12-cup bundt pan to ensure the dough cooks evenly and has space to expand.
  • Reserve the icing from the cinnamon rolls to drizzle on top, adding extra sweetness and a beautiful finishing touch.
  • If the top browns too quickly during baking, cover lightly with foil to prevent burning.
  • Coat the dough well with the cinnamon sugar mixture inside a sealed bag for less mess and thorough coverage.
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